tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27391058.post4762912984657280166..comments2024-03-25T22:40:56.449-07:00Comments on On Loving Animals...: San Antonio Zoo. Lucky. Help Release Her from Captivity. Cruel Conditions. Animal Cruelty by Captivity and Profit.Ted Teodorohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14273585582573372315noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27391058.post-81671166323751209372010-03-05T12:48:29.234-08:002010-03-05T12:48:29.234-08:00Julie, thank you for commenting.
If we were to a...Julie, thank you for commenting. <br /><br />If we were to argue this way, then there is no way for a captive elephant to ever realize a life outside a zoo or circus. I disagree that a life in a zoo could be an acceptable substitute to a life out in nature. The holding pen for elephants at any zoo is far from being their natural environment. First, their freedom is taken away at an early age. And then, after many, many years of captivity and exploitation, their release is then considered bad for them. What a cruel and convenient way to box in an animal for a life of captivity and exploitation. <br /><br />This reminds me of how we view immigrants to this country. If they turn out to be public charges and unsuccessful in this country, we complain about the kind of immigrants we accept. But, if they become successful, wealthy and influential, people complain that their taken over! <br /><br />Quit this double standard on the elephants. Don't capture them in the first place. That's the only way people can show and say that they care about the elephants.Ted Teodorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273585582573372315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27391058.post-84356214037177843252010-03-04T18:03:27.400-08:002010-03-04T18:03:27.400-08:00Whoever wrote this letter is obviously ignorant, a...Whoever wrote this letter is obviously ignorant, and uninformed. This elephant was brought to this zoo when she was just a baby (two years old). She is now 49, so has lived in this area for 47 years. She has lived longer than most elephants in captivity, and I think that speaks for the care that has actually been taken with this animal. While around 70 years is the lifespan of elephants in the wild, 49 years is a long time for a captive elephant, and to move her at this point would cause a lot of undue stress. Additionally, giving an elderly elephant a new environment with a lot of space could be dangerous. She's not accustomed to it, and if something does happen to her, it could take a long time to find her, and by then it could be too late. Leave her where she is. She has many caretakers who she has known for a long time, round the clock vet care, and they are trying to find her a friend. Unfortunately, you can't just buy an elephant on ebay. These things take time. Be patient. Lucky has done great, and will continue to do so. Thank you, San Antonio, for taking such good care of her. I'm sorry that there are people out there who mean well, but really don't have a clue.Julienoreply@blogger.com